Lydia Kay Griggsby took the oath of office on December 15, 2014, as Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Judge Griggsby was nominated by President Obama on April 10, 2014, confirmed by the Senate on December 4, 2014, and appointed by the President to a 15-year term on December 5, 2014. The oath of office was administered by Chief Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith.